Does any other auto tranny Yaris owner regret not getting the MT?

[jra]

I guess it depends on if you like shifting gears and holding the clutch down while waiting at stop lights. In my younger days I preferred a stick but now, give me an automatic. I will have to say, I don't like the shiter setup on my 15 model Yaris automatic.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by jra

I guess it depends on if you like shifting gears and holding the clutch down while waiting at stop lights. In my younger days I preferred a stick but now, give me an automatic. I will have to say, I don't like the shiter setup on my 15 model Yaris automatic.

I don't hold the clutch down at stop lights. I'm the worst mechanic on this forum, but I think holding the clutch in at stops while in gear wears the clutch. I keep it in neutral.

I've always enjoyed driving manual far more than auto. I've never owned an auto and don't think I ever will. Manuals just feel more responsive and given the fuel cut off feature, are more fuel efficient if you down shift.

MadMax makes a good point in that if you buy a hyper car, the double clutch / auto / paddle shifting is required to get the most out of the machine, but when given the choice between CVT or 6 speed in something like a new Honda Accord Sport, I'm taking the 6 speed every single time.